Chapter 55

Xena's POV

The movie started, filling the room with eerie sounds and dimmed lighting. I think I lasted maybe five minutes before my eyes closed.

"Is she asleep already?" I heard William ask.

Ryder walked over and nudged me gently. "Xena?" he said softly. When I didn't respond, he tucked the blanket around me more securely. “It's been a rough day for her," he said in

a low voice.

"Amara's out too," William whispered.

"What exactly are you planning to do here? This isn't just some girl you brought home," William turned to Ryder, his voice accusatory.

"I know that. I'm certain she's my mate. I couldn't leave her there," Ryder responded.

"So you brought the danger here instead? I've heard about Tatum. The guy is brutal, and once she turns eighteen, he'll mark her against her will."

"I know!" Ryder hissed. "Logan and I have been talking. He's extremely protective of her. Though he won't tell me exactly why, she's been on the radar of the pack Alphas for

years."

"Amara says it's because she's too smart. She can see patterns that no one else can— makes her a deadly threat to any enemy. How do you think her father climbed to where he is now? Sure, he's ruthless and kills without mercy, but she's his secret weapon."

we're protecting her. No matter how smart she is, she's our ally

our agreement,"

want to

words hit me like a punch to the gut, my stomach rolling

response.

seen how you look at her. If

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mate, then this is

my distance

without considering her brain, she'd be your perfect

qualities of a Luna," William

really think I could be the mate of a pack Alpha?

I'd be proud to show her off to everyone. But once we confirm our connection, Tatum will

be to the death, but it's still

week preparing, just in case. William, you need to make sure she's ready for the

you train

think I can do everything that's

her like your mate,

silence then. A silence that made my thoughts race even

to bed. I'll see you tomorrow. I'll stay home with the girls tomorrow," Ryder

taking care

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